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Owen won't be frozen out
MICHAEL Owen checked with Wales boss Warren Gatland that crossing the border to sign up with Saracens wouldn't affect his international aspirations and after getting the green light he intends making it impossible to ignore him. The former Newport Gwent
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Croesy and Caerleon up for cup
Gwent rivals Croesyceilog and Caerleon are prepared for tough tasks when they take on division one promotion-chasers Bryntirion Athletic and Goytre United respectively in the semi-finals of the Nathaniel League Cup in March. Croesyceilog, who booked
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Man had horde of illicit drugs - court told
WHEN police searched the home of a jobless Tredegar man they found a selection of illicit drugs, Cardiff crown court heard. Among them were 157 Diazepam tablets. Anthony Banner, 28, later told the police that he was a heroin addict but the tablets
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Caerleon seek double over mighty Ton Pentre
A SEASON'S double over eight-times champions Ton Pentre is as rare as a fine day - yet in-form Caerleon will be striving for just that when they host the Rhondda outfit at Cold Bath Road tomorrow. Caerleon visited Ton's Ynys Park home on November 14,
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Driver tells how man stepped out on m-way
AN EMOTIONAL lorry driver told an inquest how he had no chance of avoiding a man who stepped in front of his vehicle on the M4 near Newport. Clive Williams, 68, suffered multiple injuries after being hit by the lorry between junction 29 and 30 of the
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Man claimed dead father's pension - court hears
A NEWPORT man continued to claim his father's pension for years after his dad's death, a court heard. Anthony Bubbins, 47, was caught when British Steel's pension fund investigated details of a pension paid out to the defendant's father, its former
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Blackwood bullish ahead of Quins challenge
Aberavon Quins v Blackwood. Konica Minolta Cup BLACKWOOD are hoping to secure a high-profile tie with a Premiership side by safely negotiating a tricky clash at Aberavon Quins. The Glan-yr-Afon Park outfit will be favourites against their hosts from
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Youngsters get hands-on career help
MORE than 2,000 youngsters have been given a helping hand on the career path, thanks to Careers Wales Gwent. Students aged between 14-19 packed Newport Velodrome to take part in a careers day. Over 50 exhibitors were on hand to offer a wide range
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Are you Gwent's most romantic couple?
As Valentine's Day approaches, we are searching for stories of true love - perhaps you've overcome the odds, perhaps you live your lives with romance in mind every day. If your story of romance would bring a tear to a glass eye, you could win a fantastic
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Young dude returns
FOR those of you who don't already know, Ian Hunter was the lead singer of the English rock band Mott the Hoople. Formed in 1969, they took the UK by storm and with his large corkscrew hair and darker than dark sunglasses Hunter soon became the focus
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Beale looks forward to Merthyr trip
Methyr v Cross Keys. Konica Minolta Cup COACHES usually have their fingers crossed for a home draw as they wait for their next cup opponents but Cross Keys director of rugby Robert Beale was delighted to handed a trip to Merthyr. It promises to
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Afon Lwyd bridge to close
A FOOTBRIDGE over the Afon Lwyd river in Pontnewynydd will be closed for six weeks for work to improve access into Pontnewynydd Park. The bridge crosses the river by Fairview Court. It will have a more user friendly ramp into Pontnewynydd Park.
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NEWPORT MURDER TRIAL: Night ended in violence
THE trial began yesterday of two Newport men accused of murdering a young father, Wesley Strawbridge. Crime reporter JENNY BRENTNALL reports. On the night he died, the court was told Mr Strawbridge had been drinking in Newport city centre. At around
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Hembrow looking for cup salvation
Newport v Llanharan. Konica Minolta Cup THE PRESSURE is on Newport head coach Ian Hembrow to make sure that their faltering league form isn't carried into tomorrow's cup tie with Llanharan at Rodney Parade. With the Black and Ambers languishing in
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Jack and the Beanstalk, Blackwood Little Theatre
If you thought that panto season was over for this year, then think again! For it is continuing inearnest at Blackwood Little Theatre this week,with this company's sixth year of performing pantomimes. There are lots of familiar faces from previous
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Cardinal numbers at The Bell
THE Bell at Caerleon will see the rafters being raised by Phil Wall and the Jazz Cardinals next Friday night. The band bases itself on the classic bands of the 1920s and 30s and started in residency at the Black Horse Inn in Newport before moving on
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Student's prize for two-tone portrait
A NEWPORT student said he was ecstatic after he bagged a national photography prize. James Thomson's "The Depths of Spring", an atmospheric portrait of two horses drinking from a pool, was picked as best in the country in the "Beauty of Mono". Documentary
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Buyers eye up stricken steel plant
THE trade union representing workers at a Newport steel plant which went into administration said the business has attracted interest from more than 30 potential buyers. Members of Community met the First Minister Rhodri Morgan and Deputy First Minister
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Squaddies give running send-off for CO
NEARLY 400 Gwent-based soldiers showed their respect for a departing commanding officer yesterday when they ran across the Severn Bridge as part of a farewell celebration. The members of the First Battalion The Rifles, based at Beachley barracks, Chepstow
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Saracens are finally home
Newport Saracens v Ystrad Rhondda. Konica Minolta Cup NEWPORT Saracens move to their new ground at last tomorrow when they face Ystrad Rhondda in the fourth round of the Konica Minolta Cup. After a season of playing all their matches away, one game
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18 suspended in steelworks ‘booze’ probe
UP to 18 workers at Llanwern steelworks in Newport were suspended this week while Corus carries out an internal investigation into a possible breach of company rules. The Argus understands the action could relate to drink and/or drug allegations.
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Cochrane's cafe confessional
THE highly acclaimed comedian Alun Cochrane makes his debut at Cardiff's Sherman Theatre next month following the successes of his sell-out Edinburgh show. His show Things That Have Happened To Me in Life or in Cafes sees him recount thoughts and jokes
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JOE CALZAGHE SAYS: I'll be the one to draw First Blood
IT'S with great pleasure that I am finally able to talk about my next fight as a fact, after the confirmation that I WILL be facing Bernard Hopkins on April 19 in Las Vegas. No longer will anyone be able to say, Joe Calzaghe is good but he's a stay
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Sex offence surge 'due to more crimes reported'
A POLICE chief says the rise in recorded sexual offences in Gwent is the result of initatives to encourage victims to come forward. He spoke after the release of recorded crime figures for the Gwent region, which showed overall crime down by 4.9 per
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Steelmen braced for tough test
Ebbw Vale v Caerphilly, Konica Minolta Cup EBBW Vale are well aware that they are in for a stern test of their cup ambitions when they welcome Caerphilly to Eugene Cross Park tomorrow afternoon. The Steelmen were denied the chance to get a Premiership
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BREAKING NEWS: Owen joins Saracens
WALES' 2005 Grand Slam winning captain has signed for ambitious London club Saracens on a two-year deal from the start of the 2008/09 season. The Argus exclusively revealed today how the Newport Gwent Dragons number eight, capped 41 times by Wales including
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Remploy workers' job fears
WORKERS at two Gwent factories fear bosses are planning to close the sites by "the back door" by offering generous voluntary redundancy packages to over 100 staff. People working at two Remploy factories in Croespenmaen and Cwmtillery were offered
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The new season
Well as another new year starts another one ends. What was the season like for you ? One thing, it was very wet did this deter anglers going fishing ? I think so. It’s a funny old world we anglers like everything to be just right. Good weather, good fishing
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The new season
Well as another new year starts another one ends. What was the season like for you ? One thing, it was very wet did this deter anglers going fishing ? I think so. It’s a funny old world we anglers like everything to be just right. Good weather, good fishing
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Coarse News
Coarse News Newport & District A.A Non stop wind and rain lashed down. But surprisingly 25 anglers turned up to fish the sweep stake on Woodstock. This event was well received by the members and they deserve a medal for fishing in the appalling conditions
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Coarse News
Coarse News Newport & District A.A Non stop wind and rain lashed down. But surprisingly 25 anglers turned up to fish the sweep stake on Woodstock. This event was well received by the members and they deserve a medal for fishing in the appalling conditions
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Sea News
Sea News Free coaching. The Cardiff Bay Harbour Authority along with the Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers is offering the chance for sea anglers to get FREE help and advice on sea angling sessions.The next session is on Sunday the 10th February from 0800
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Sea News
Sea News Free coaching. The Cardiff Bay Harbour Authority along with the Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers is offering the chance for sea anglers to get FREE help and advice on sea angling sessions.The next session is on Sunday the 10th February from 0800
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Costa sings musical hits
ANTONY Costa burst onto the scene as one part of hugely successful boyband Blue and enjoyed international success with hits such as All Rise, One Love, and Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word - a duet with Sir Elton John. Since leaving Blue, Costa has
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Around the fisheries
Beanhill Lake Oliver Burch fished the lake with a Jack Ketch fly and was surprised to see good carp moving. It wasn’t long before a grass carp took it. To the best of his knowledge, none of the grass carp at Beanhill have been caught over the last two
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Around the fisheries
Beanhill Lake Oliver Burch fished the lake with a Jack Ketch fly and was surprised to see good carp moving. It wasn’t long before a grass carp took it. To the best of his knowledge, none of the grass carp at Beanhill have been caught over the last two
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Sea Licences
500,000 lost sea anglers in Portugal A few months ago I reported on the possibility of Defra/Environment Agency introducing a licence for sea anglers. The ramification of introducing a licence is well known. Although it has not been decided if one will
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Sea Licences
500,000 lost sea anglers in Portugal A few months ago I reported on the possibility of Defra/Environment Agency introducing a licence for sea anglers. The ramification of introducing a licence is well known. Although it has not been decided if one will
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Sweeney ponders Worcester move
WELSH international fly-half Ceri Sweeney has expressed an interest in playing for Guinness Premiership strugglers Worcester Warriors. The Newport Gwent Dragons stand-off insists he has not spoken to Worcester but admits he would like to play for the
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Flats 'an accident waiting to happen'
ANGRY residents in Newbridge say a new block of flats is destroying the area. Plans to build a block of Emerald Property Developments Ltd flats on Ashfield Road were approved in January last year and building work is now nearing completion. But
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Boss Beadle calls for total focus
Sutton United v Newport County. Tomorrow. 3pm COUNTY manager Peter Beadle has warned his players that they can't afford to be complacent against basement boys Sutton United. The team is brimming with confidence after the pulsating 4-1 victory over
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ARGUS COMMENT: County are on form - where are you?
ONCE again we feel compelled to urge supporters to get behind their football team after a hugely disappointing crowd at Spytty Park on Wednesday night. The flak will no doubt reverberate around the message boards for the jumped up Argus reporter getting
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ARGUS COMMENT: Sad to see Hain go
PETER Hain may have been a fool: He may even been incompetent, to use the words of his boss Gordon Brown, but we do not think he has been dishonest. We stand by what we have already said on the subject and that is that Peter Hain has been a good servant
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Hazell hits back at Moffett
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons chairman Martyn Hazell has fired back at calls for changes at the top of the region from former WRU chief David Moffett by stating the redevelopment of Rodney Parade is a signal of ambition. Moffett, who spent three years as WRU
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MPs go for pay rise
GWENT MPs have backed giving themselves a 1.9 percent pay rise to keep them in line with other public sector workers. MPs rejected, without a vote, an inflation-busting 2.6 percent rise that would have embarrassed the Government. They also endorsed
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One seriously impressive motor
FORGET prescription drugs, or herbal remedies, if you're after something to fix a permanent smile on your face, then look no further than the small, but perfectly formed Toyota Aygo. The little A-segment wonder has been on our roads since 2005, and has
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Taking the dream to the limit
They say that there's nothing like the feel of the wind blowing through your hair as you burn rubber down the open road, don't they? With so many iconic images and so many films and TV shows made about motor-biking adventures, many of us have no-doubt
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Double joy to drive
Ford's new Mondeo has picked up two of the industry's most prestigious accolades as the fleet and family favourite continues to receive recognition from all corners of the motoring press. At last night's What Car? awards, held in The Grosvenor, Park Lane
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Built to thrill
Mitsubishi Motors have premiered the Mitsubishi Concept-RA to the world at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. Mitsubishi Concept-RA fuses a passion for dynamic, exciting driving with a heightened sensitivity for the environment thanks to
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More cogs in your box
The latest evolution of Volkswagen's pioneering DSG twin-clutch gearbox, now featuring seven gears, greater efficiency and a more compact design is set to make its debut this year. The new transversely mounted seven-speed DSG gearbox is revolutionary
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Owen's off to England
MICHAEL Owen, Wales' 2005 Grand Slam winning captain, is quitting Newport Gwent Dragons at the end of the season - and is almost certainly leaving Wales as well. The talented number eight, who also went on the British Lions tour to New Zealand that year
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Picking up the silverware
It may only have been on sale for a short while, but already New Corsavan has picked up some prized silverware. The newest addition to Vauxhall's multi-award winning van range was named Car-Derived Van of the Year' at the prestigious Professional Van
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No worries
Ferrari GB Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of a new Ferrari Approved programme which offers peace of mind and reassurance for customers purchasing a Ferrari up to 9 years old. With the support of a warranty underwritten by Ferrari, and the most
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Parents raise £250K in son's memory
A MARSHFIELD couple raised more than £260,000 for spinal injuries research after their son was paralysed by a rugby accident. Rugby centre Paul-Andre Blundell, known as PA, was only 26 when he was paralysed from the chin down after he was injured making
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Mistress of the thrillertakes to Cardiff stage
FOLLOWING the Agatha Christie Theatre Company's hugely successful tours of The Hollow and The Unexpected Guest, And Then There Were None marks the third instalment of the highly acclaimed new productions which comes to Cardiff's New Theatre at the beginning
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Listening to feedback
At the official opening of Aston Martin's first ever dedicated design centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire, late December, Dr Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer, thrilled an audience of more than seven hundred VIP guests with a surprise unveiling of a stunning
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Tragic dog-owner welcomes new pooch
THREE months ago, a tearful Dave Sampford stood distraught on a Gwent mountainside as rescue workers called off a search for his 18-year-old dog Sproggett. The deaf and blind Jack Russell and Springer Spaniel cross became trapped six metres below the
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
THIS is a hugely satisfying retelling of the great Demon Barber Of Fleet Street myth in the form of a musical. It is a curious piece that is polished, if somewhat predictably bloodily directed by Tim Burton. Perennial Burton favourite Johnny Depp plays
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'Don't move foot clinic' - watchdog
PLANS to move a podiatry clinic in a Monmouthshire town to a venue six miles away could make it difficult for elderly patients to attend, say health watchdogs. Gwent Community Health Council will urge health bosses to look again for an alternative
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Town gets heart-warming cash boost
A SUPPORT group for people with heart conditions in a Gwent town is £5,000 better off thanks to a lottery hand-out. Jocelyn Davies, South East Wales AM, will present a cheque to Caldicot Heartbeat, which provides counselling and specialist fitness
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The gloomiest week
So here we are coming to the end of what is supposedly the gloomiest week of the year. Apparently, according to some expert with too much time on his hands, a number of factors combine to make this week, and last Monday in particular, the most depressing
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Pontllanfraith karate anniversary
THE Pontllanfraith Kyokushin karate club marked its 25th anniversary by running a charity demonstration night which raised £1,006 for Mayor of Caerphilly councillor Allen Williams' appeal.
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Amnesty International to meet
NEW members are welcome to the first meeting of the year for Chepstow's Amnesty International branch. The group will meet at 7.30pm on Tuesday, February 5 at Chepstow Methodist Church Hall, Albion Square, when the main topic of discussion will be human
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Man rescued from Newport flat fire
A 53-YEAR-OLD man was rescued from a flat fire at The Gaer in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire at a property in Gaer Road at 2.07am. The cooking fire was extinguished as soon as crews arrived, and the man
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Teen has eyes on beauty prize
AN Abergavenny beauty is bidding to become Miss Intercontinental Great Britain 2008. King Henry the Eighth sixth form pupil Zara Mansfield, 18 has already beaten off around 500 others and is in the final 100 girls vying to be voted the best in Wales
